Is Austin or O'fallon Safer?
According to crimebycity.com's analysis of 2024 FBI data, O'fallon is safer than Austin (Safety Score 66/100 vs 11/100), with a total crime rate of 1,215 per 100,000 versus 3,709 for Austin — 67% lower. Austin has higher rates in 0 of 7 crime categories.
The biggest difference is in robbery, where O'fallon has a 85% lower rate.
Note: Austin is 30.9x larger by coverage, which can affect crime rate comparisons. Larger cities tend to report higher rates due to density and more comprehensive reporting.
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Detailed Crime Rate Comparison
| Crime Type | Austin | O'fallon | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crime Rate | 3,709.4 | 1,214.8 | +2,494.5 |
| Violent Crime Rate | 467.5 | 194.6 | +272.9 |
| Murder Rate | 6.6 | 3.1 | +3.5 |
| Rape Rate | 67.6 | 31.4 | +36.3 |
| Robbery Rate | 85.4 | 12.6 | +72.9 |
| Aggravated Assault Rate | 307.2 | 147.5 | +159.7 |
| Property Crime Rate | 3,241.9 | 1,020.2 | +2,221.7 |
| Burglary Rate | 445.2 | 182.1 | +263.1 |
| Larceny-Theft Rate | 2,198.1 | 678.1 | +1,520.1 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft Rate | 598.6 | 160.1 | +438.5 |
All rates per 100,000 residents. Source: FBI UCR 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Austin or O'fallon safer?
O'fallon is safer with a total crime rate of 1,215 per 100K vs 3,709 for Austin — a 67% difference.
How do violent crime rates compare?
Austin has a violent crime rate of 467.5 per 100K while O'fallon has 194.6. O'fallon has lower violent crime.
About Austin, TX
Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World," is a rapidly growing city in Central Texas. Situated on the Colorado River, it's the state capital and home to a diverse population, including many young professionals drawn to its tech industry. With a safety score of 11/100 and a population coverage of 984,613, Austin has a total crime rate of 3,709.4 per 100,000 residents.
About O'fallon, IL
O'Fallon, Illinois, a city in St. Clair County, was founded in 1854 near the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. It's a growing suburban community in the Metro East region, east of St. Louis, Missouri. With a safety score of 66/100 and a population coverage of 31,856, O'fallon has a total crime rate of 1,214.8 per 100,000 residents.